Dell's Alienware gaming PC division recently announced a refresh of their 13, 15 and 17 notebook product lines, starting with the introduction of their 15 and 17 inch models and more recently unchaining their smaller but just as scrappy 13-inch beast.

However, one of Alienware's new three amigos is a bit more stand-out than the others, perhaps. With the Alienware 13 R3 (marking the 3rd revision), Dell-Alienware has taken what was previously a dual-core only affair and made it quad-core capable. That extra CPU juice under the hood, coupled with a dramatically more powerful GeForce GTX 1060 GPU, should equate to a bodacious increase in gaming performance-per-square inch.

And if that weren't enough, Alienware brought that sexy OLED back for the upper-end SKUs of the AW13 -- 13.3 inches of super-saturated, 1ms pixel response time love...

Premium FreeSync monitor worth £400. The great thing about PC gaming hardware is that there's so much choice. You aren't restricted to certain peripherals, and there literally is a keyboard or mouse to suit every individual. The only thing you need to be wary of is cost, as while the entry point tends to be low, prices can spiral out of control for high-end equipment that casual users aren't likely to need.

When it comes to gaming mice, the likes of the Asus RoG Spatha and Fnatic Gear Clutch look tempting if you're willing to splash large amounts of cash, but if cost is a key consideration, Corsair reckons it has a noteworthy alternative in the form of the Harpoon RGB.

Corsair has been doing very well recently within the peripheral market, but offers very few options in the budget category. This changes now with the $29 Harpoon RGB gaming mouse, which still manages to include a decent sensor and RGB support at its low price.

A sub-£30 optical mouse for gamers on a budget. The great thing about PC gaming hardware is that there's so much choice. You aren't restricted to certain peripherals, and there literally is a keyboard or mouse to suit every individual. The only thing you need to be wary of is cost, as while the entry point tends to be low, prices can spiral out of control for high-end equipment that casual users aren't likely to need.

When it comes to gaming mice, the likes of the Asus RoG Spatha and Fnatic Gear Clutch look tempting if you're willing to splash large amounts of cash, but if cost is a key consideration, Corsair reckons it has a noteworthy alternative in the form of the Harpoon RGB.

Monster is a brand that should be familiar to most. As a premier manufacturer of audio equipment, Monster holds hundreds of patents and their branding has extended across various product lines, from laptops to surge protectors. Monster has a lot of experience in the headphone department and are the original manufacturer of Beats by Dre, a very stylish headphone known for carrying a heavy price tag, despite featuring average sound quality and known headband durability issues. In partnering with Fatal1ty, Monster is aiming to produce a headset that will give gamers the sound quality they desire, in a comfortable package. Despite Monster products typically carrying a premium price point, the Fatal1ty FXM 200 headset that we are reviewing today are competitively priced.

Not having enough RAM in your PC can truly wreck your day no matter what you're trying to accomplish. If you're in the market for more RAM, you might be wondering about the differences between DDR3 and DDR4 RAM, and whether or not they really matter to you.

The newest leaked documents reveal a few more details about Intel's next high-end desktop (HEDT) platform that will include both Kaby Lake-X and Skylake-X CPUs and be a part of the Basin Falls X-series platform.

As it was the case with previous Intel HEDT platforms, the Basin Falls platform will bring a new socket, the LGA2066. Both Intel Kaby Lake-X and Skylake-X processors are expected to be launched in a tight time-frame and both will fit into the same socket.

Kolink may be a new name to KitGuru labs – however their products are created by Hungarian ‘Caseking Kellytech’, a sister company of European Caseking … who unsurprisingly have exclusive distribution rights. As such they are sold in the United Kingdom by Overclockers UK. The primary focus of Kolink is to offer quality products while keeping the price point as low as possible.

Today we are going to look at the Aerocool Strike-X Air which is a very innovative chassis, designed to appeal to those enthusiasts who spend a lot of time inside their PC and change hardware frequently. It uses an open design, similar to a test bench, which features a large mesh cover to hide the components .

SteelSeries are back with another mechanical keyboard, the APEX M500. Following the success of the Steelseries 6Gv2, their latest keyboard comes with a strong focus on the competitive gaming market, tuned for eSports pros and at home gamers alike, equipped with a full bank of Cherry MX Red switches, remappable keys, full anti-ghosting, 104-key rollover, and unlimited profiles.

“The Apex M500 adds to the legacy which began with our release of the first mechanical gaming keyboard, the 6Gv2. With the addition of Cherry MX Red switches, the M500 creates a new standard for pro-performance and durability. Featuring the industry-leading Cherry MX Red Mechanical Gaming Switches, the Apex M500 delivers the game-winning performance required by pros. The low force and actuation point of the switch results in dramatically faster gameplay making Reds the undisputed choice of professionals. Games are decided in seconds, and every advantage is essential.” – Steelseries